Gala Week - Sat 23rd to Sun 31st May 2026
The Budleigh Lions Club Gala Week is back for 2026. Starting on Saturday 23rd May, there are numerous events and activities taking place up to Sunday 31st May.
The Lions Club organise the week, with many local clubs, groups, charities and businesses taking part and supporting the event. It's a fantastic opportunity for local community and visitors to Budleigh to come together, have fun and raise much-needed funds for local charities.
Gala Week programmes cost £1 and are available in various outlets in the town, including Budleigh Information Centre. Don't forget to join in the 'Spot the Stranger Competition', where each shop window displays an item not normally sold. Entry forms are available in the programme.
Below is a list of everything happening during the week. Please refer to the Gala Week programme for full details of each event.
Saturday 23rd May
Bumper Big Breakfast
Budleigh Community Workshop
Gala Week on the Green
Sketchathon at The Salterton Playhouse
Family Race Night
Sunday 24th May
Pebble Dash
Dog Show and Have-A-Go Agility
Children's Pavement Artist Competition
Songs of Praise
Monday 25th May
Pebble Building/Design Competition
Art Exhibition
Family Sports and Fancy Dress Competition
Tuesday 26th May
Art Exhibition
Family Fun Day
Silent Disco
Wednesday 27th May
Wetland Wildlife Wednesday
The Tortoise and the Hare: A story for Budleigh of the future
Budleigh Youth Club Fun Fest
Bingo
Thursday 28th May
Spring Social Stroll
Traditional Afternoon Tea
Adapting for a Changing Future
Friday 29th May
Coffee Morning
Live Music Bingo
Saturday 30th May
Children's Cycle Competition
Bumper Sale
Chocolate Bingo
Murder at the Club Tropicana
Sunday 31st May
Lions Diabetes Awareness
Gala Week Walking Treasure Hunt
Lions Club Quiz Night
Budleigh Salterton Lions thank their sponsors and all those who donate monies to help them to put on and co-ordinate Gala Week. Special thanks to Budleigh Salterton Town Council for their generous donation to enable use of the Public Hall during Gala Week, without which many of the community Gala Week events would be unable to take place.
Budleigh Salterton Lions Club was established in 1980 and currently has over 50 members - men and women who live in Budleigh Salterton, East Budleigh, Otterton and Exmouth. To join or donate, visit www.budleighlions.com or email [email protected]
The Lions Club organise the week, with many local clubs, groups, charities and businesses taking part and supporting the event. It's a fantastic opportunity for local community and visitors to Budleigh to come together, have fun and raise much-needed funds for local charities.
Gala Week programmes cost £1 and are available in various outlets in the town, including Budleigh Information Centre. Don't forget to join in the 'Spot the Stranger Competition', where each shop window displays an item not normally sold. Entry forms are available in the programme.
Below is a list of everything happening during the week. Please refer to the Gala Week programme for full details of each event.
Saturday 23rd May
Bumper Big Breakfast
Budleigh Community Workshop
Gala Week on the Green
Sketchathon at The Salterton Playhouse
Family Race Night
Sunday 24th May
Pebble Dash
Dog Show and Have-A-Go Agility
Children's Pavement Artist Competition
Songs of Praise
Monday 25th May
Pebble Building/Design Competition
Art Exhibition
Family Sports and Fancy Dress Competition
Tuesday 26th May
Art Exhibition
Family Fun Day
Silent Disco
Wednesday 27th May
Wetland Wildlife Wednesday
The Tortoise and the Hare: A story for Budleigh of the future
Budleigh Youth Club Fun Fest
Bingo
Thursday 28th May
Spring Social Stroll
Traditional Afternoon Tea
Adapting for a Changing Future
Friday 29th May
Coffee Morning
Live Music Bingo
Saturday 30th May
Children's Cycle Competition
Bumper Sale
Chocolate Bingo
Murder at the Club Tropicana
Sunday 31st May
Lions Diabetes Awareness
Gala Week Walking Treasure Hunt
Lions Club Quiz Night
Budleigh Salterton Lions thank their sponsors and all those who donate monies to help them to put on and co-ordinate Gala Week. Special thanks to Budleigh Salterton Town Council for their generous donation to enable use of the Public Hall during Gala Week, without which many of the community Gala Week events would be unable to take place.
Budleigh Salterton Lions Club was established in 1980 and currently has over 50 members - men and women who live in Budleigh Salterton, East Budleigh, Otterton and Exmouth. To join or donate, visit www.budleighlions.com or email [email protected]
4/22/2026
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